Students learn real engineering skills by building tangible projects with actual tools and materials, taking home a new creation each week.
Forge Makerspace Summer Camp offers hands-on engineering experiences where students build projects from the ground up using real tools and materials. Each week features a new build, allowing campers to engage in diverse projects such as RC cars, lightsabers, racing drones, and arcade machines. The camp emphasizes a first-principles approach to problem-solving, encouraging self-reliance and perseverance. Students learn practical skills like woodworking, soldering, and working with electronics and motors. The program aims to develop competence and confidence in engineering skills, fostering accountability and organizational habits as campers are responsible for their workspace and tools. The camp is designed for all kids, regardless of prior experience, focusing on curiosity and a willingness to try.
A typical day includes morning and afternoon build sessions, a snack break, and a midday walk to Gandara Park for lunch and outdoor play.
This camp is best for curious students in grades 2-8 who enjoy hands-on building and are eager to learn real engineering skills with actual tools and materials.
2715 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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